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No, there were celebrations to the god Zeus in whose honour they were held.

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What countries took part in ancient olympics?

Ancient Olympic games were sports competitions held between different city states of Greece starting from 776 BC. These also included Athens, Heliopolis and Sparta.


When were the original olympic events removed?

They were never removed because the first sport was running. Races are still run. However, some sports were discontinued to lack of interest.


Why did the Romans do the Olympics?

The Olympic Games were not Roman. They were Greek and were held at Olympia, a sanctuary for Greek deities in southern Greece. They were pan-Greek games; that is, competitions among athletes who were representatives of the city-states of Greece. It is not clear why these games started as its origins are given through mythology. They functioned as a gathering of Greeks from the city-states of Greece. They were sporting competitions because the Greeks loved sports.


When did great Britain medal in all Olympic sports?

730 making them second in all-time Olympic medal score.


Why were plays and sports competitions considered important religious events by the ancient Greeks?

because it showed a way of life and entertainment.